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P111 JRK

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

311,107 mi
Last recorded311,107 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 JRK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 311,107 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 311,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 305,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 305,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 288,307 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 288,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 169,425 miles

Front bonnet stays very weak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 169,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN REAR TO FRONT PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN REAR TO FRONT PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Front bonnet stays very weak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 164,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 160,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 154,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 146,210 miles

Nearside Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 144,852 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 140,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 135,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 129,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 124,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 118,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,461 miles

dynamic drive failure

rear pads approx 5mm

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres on 3mm

suspect front discs under limit

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,118 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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P111 JRK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 100,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P111 JRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P111 JRK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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